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Ukraine has been actively bolstering its anti-aircraft warfare capabilities in response to a consistent barrage of drone attacks. Over recent months, Ukrainian air defense systems have been put to the test with persistent assaults involving Shahed-type attack UAVs, decoy drones, and ballistic missiles. Remarkably, defense forces have managed to neutralize a substantial number of these threats, demonstrating their prowess in anti-aircraft operations. This ongoing campaign has seen Ukraine receiving sustained support from international allies, including advanced systems such as IRIS-T and Patriot air defense mechanisms. With Russian forces maintaining their strategy of aerial aggressions, Ukraine's fortified defenses have proved indispensable in safeguarding its skies and people.

What is the current state of Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare?

Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare has been significantly strengthened to counter repeated drone and missile attacks. Enhanced by international support, systems like IRIS-T and Patriot have been crucial in neutralizing enemy UAVs and preserving airspace security. Continuous international cooperation and advancements in technology have been pivotal in maintaining defense capabilities against ongoing aerial threats.

How effective is Ukraine's air defense against drones?

Ukraine's air defense has proven highly effective against drones, frequently neutralizing a significant majority of incoming threats. This success is attributed to state-of-the-art systems like Shahed-interceptors, international air defense contributions, and strategic placement of anti-aircraft units. Continuous enhancements in these defense mechanisms ensure robust protection against airborne incursions.

What role does international cooperation play in Ukraine's air defense?

International cooperation is vital in strengthening Ukraine's air defense. Countries such as Germany, the U.S., and Norway contribute advanced air defense systems including Patriot and IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. These partnerships enhance Ukraine's capacity to effectively counteract and neutralize aerial threats posed by enemy forces, fortifying national security.

How is Ukraine preparing for future drone attacks?

Ukraine prepares for future drone attacks by continuously upgrading its air defense systems and enhancing military capabilities. The strategic deployment of advanced radar and intercept technologies, along with increased international military aid and joint defense initiatives, ensures swift responses to evolving threats. These measures are pivotal to maintaining security against persistent aerial assaults.

What types of drones are commonly used in attacks against Ukraine?

The drones commonly used in attacks against Ukraine are Shahed-type strike UAVs. These, along with various decoy drones, form a significant portion of aerial threats. The persistent use of these types indicates a strategy focused on overwhelming air defenses, though they are increasingly neutralized by Ukraine's effective anti-air measures.

How many drones has Ukraine neutralized recently?

Recently, Ukraine has demonstrated remarkable proficiency in neutralizing hostilities, with reports indicating hundreds of UAVs having been downed. During particularly intense periods, defense forces successfully thwart upwards of 90% of targets, including Shahed-type drones and decoy UAVs, showcasing the profound effectiveness of their anti-aircraft tactics.

What new air defense systems has Ukraine received from international allies?

Ukraine has received significant air defense systems from international allies, notably the IRIS-T and Patriot systems. These advanced technological aids are pivotal for strengthening defense grids against airborne threats, enabling Ukraine to maintain sovereignty over its airspace effectively. These assets are supplemented by strategic military collaborations with allied nations.

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Air defence systems installed near Putin’s residence What is known 12 air defence positions have been installed around Putin’s residence in Valday, - media. PHOTO Around the residence of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Valday, 12 air defence positions have been set up. Most of them are "Pantsir-S1". 5 677 26 Previously in trend: Putin’s residence in Valday

University in Zaporizhzhia after shelling Enemy struck Zaporizhzhia 6 times, causing destruction, 17 people injured (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 7 July 2025, explosions are heard in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy is attacking the region with strike drones. 1 304 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

Wadephul and Sybiha visited Odesa Wadephul and Sybiha visited Odesa: discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defence. PHOTOS German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Odesa on Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. 1 279 3 Previously in trend: Meeting of Sybiha and Wadephul

Missile debris in Poltava region Enemy missile shot down over Poltava region, damage reported. PHOTO On June 2, 2025, air defense systems were activated in the Poltava region during a missile attack. 2 382 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Russia’s combined attack on Kyiv on 24 May: air defence results Air defence forces shot down 6 of 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles and neutralised 245 "Shaheds" - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 24 May, Russia attacked Ukraine with 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, as well as 250 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of decoy drones. Some of them were neutralised. 3 765 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shelling of Ukraine on May 7: Ukrainian air defense shoots down 2 missiles and 81 UAVs Air defenses destroyed 2 of 5 ballistic missiles and 81 Shahed drones, 64 more lost from radar – Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS  Between 8:30 p.m. on 6 May and 1:30 p.m. on 7 May, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using five Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, along with several waves of 187 strike UAVs and other types of decoy drones. 1 410 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed attack on Poltava region on 7 May 2025 Shahed attack on Poltava region: 11 houses damaged by debris. PHOTO In the morning, air defence forces were working in the Hlobyne community of Poltava region. 2 419 3 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Poltava region after the attack Russian forces attacked Poltava region with "Shahed" drones: houses damaged, casualties reported. PHOTOS On the night of 26 April, Russian troops once again attacked the Poltava region. Air defence systems worked on enemy targets. 1 158 0

enemy attacked Poltava region Air defence forces and means were deployed in Poltava region at night, man was wounded. PHOTOS On the night of 10 April, the Poltava region was attacked by enemy drones, and air defence forces were engaged. 744 0

French Mirage-2000 fighter jets shoot down X-101 missiles for the first time on 7 March 2025 France’s Mirage-2000 fighter jets shoot down X-101 missiles for first time during Russian attack on March 7. PHOTO OF DAY Ukrainian pilots flying Mirage-2000 fighter jets supplied by France shoot down X-101 cruise missiles during a massive Russian attack on March 7, 2025. 13 854 43 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Mirage-2000 in the skies of Ukraine

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umierov discussed with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto Umierov talks with Italian Minister Crosetto to discuss strengthening air defence in Ukraine. PHOTOS Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov discussed with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto support for the Ukrainian Defence Forces, in particular, strengthening air defence. 452 9

Shaheds hit residential buildings in Kyiv region Shaheds’ debris falls on residential buildings in Kyiv region, killing four people (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 24 January, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv region with attack drones, and air defence systems were operating in the region. As a result of the fall of the wreckage of the downed target, a fire broke out in a 10-storey residential building in several apartments in one of the settlements of the region. In another settlement, a fire broke out in a private two-storey house on an area of 120 m2. 18 749 58

Consequences of the Shahed’s attack on Kyiv region on January 13 Shahed attacked Kyiv region: there are damages due to falling debris. PHOTO Russian troops again attacked the territory of Kyiv region with attack drones. In the evening and night of 13 January, the alert in the region lasted for almost 5 hours. 2 444 0

Ukraine and Italy discussed using frozen Russian assets to purchase air defense Ukraine and Italy discussed use of frozen Russian assets for air defense procurement - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko held talks with a delegation from the Italian Defence Industry Agency to discuss the possibility of using frozen Russian assets. 545 1

Shahed over Kyiv region Shaheds attacked Kyiv region: shrapnel damages trucks, cafe and houses. PHOTOS The enemy continues to attack the Kyiv region using attack UAVs even on Christmas Day. 4 036 12

Zelenskyy and Pavel discuss military training and air defense for Ukraine Zelenskyy and Pavel discuss training brigades and strengthening air defense for Ukraine. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conversation with President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel to discuss topical issues of security and defence. 5 068 2 Previously in trend: War

How air defense worked on night of December 19 Air defense shot down 45 Russian drones out of 85, another 40 were lost in field - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 19 December 2024 (from 20.00 on 18 December), the enemy struck with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Crimea and Rostov region, an Kh-59/69 guided missile from the airspace of Kursk region, and 85 Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of drones from the regions of Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Orel - Russia. 714 3

Consequences of attack on Kyiv region on December 14 "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv region: debris damaged administrative building of enterprise and warehouses. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 14 December 2024, Russian troops massively attacked the territory of the Kyiv region using attack UAVs. 2 857 1

Judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence groups Hearing cases during daytime, shooting down drones at night: judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence group. PHOTOS A group of judges in Kyiv region joined the mobile air defence group. 6 043 56 Previously in trend: War

Downed Russian drone in Sumy region Border guards shoot down Russian UAV in Sumy region with small arms. PHOTO Yesterday, during an air attack on the territory of Ukraine using attack drones, border guards shot down an enemy aircraft-type drone in the Sumy region. 2 821 0 Previously in trend: War

Наслідки атаки на Київщину "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv region: there is damage due to falling debris (updated). PHOTO On the night of Sunday, 8 December 2024, the Russian enemy once again attacked the Kyiv region with attack drones. 3 117 0

Representatives of US Senate get acquainted with work of mobile firing groups of NGU and SBGS Representatives of US Senate get acquainted with work of mobile firing groups of NGU and SBGS. PHOTOS A delegation from the U.S. Embassy visited Ukraine to assess the effectiveness of mobile fire teams in protecting borders and critical infrastructure. 3 182 60 Previously in trend: War

downed Russian UAV Gerbera Border guards in Sumy region shoot down Russian "Gerbera" drone. PHOTO Yesterday, during one of the air attacks on Ukraine, border guards downed an enemy UAV in the Sumy region. 2 166 0 Previously in trend: War

наслідки атаки на Київщину "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv region: houses and 2 high-rise buildings damaged by falling debris (updated). PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday, 26 November 2024, Russian troops once again attacked the territory of Kyiv region with attack drones. 4 586 1

Робота підрозділів ППО Air Defense of Land Forces destroyed 178 enemy air targets, including 129 Shaheds and 14 Lancets, - Pavliuk. INFOGRAPHICS Air defence units of the Land Forces destroyed 178 Russian air targets over the past week. 697 0

Міноборони допустило до використання переносний тренажер "Безпечне небо" Portable simulator "Safe Sky" for training of anti-aircraft firing groups is approved for use - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved the "Safe Sky" portable simulator for training anti-aircraft fire teams. 2 962 0

наслідки атаки на Київщину "Shaheds" attack Kyiv region: falling debris damages kindergarten, school, administrative buildings and shops (updated). PHOTOS Russian troops do not stop nightly drone attacks on Kyiv region. The alert in the region lasted over 11 hours. 2 871 1

знищений на Харківщині російський безпілотник Ланцет Ukrainian Air Defense shoots down 176 Russian air targets in week. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the Air Defence units of the Land Forces destroyed 176 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. 355 0

Наслідки нічної атаки на Київ Shaheds’ attack on Kyiv: consequences recorded in six districts, two injured (updated). PHOTOS As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was seen falling in five districts of the capital. 7 277 18

ДСНС України про наслідки на Київщині Air defense was working in Kyiv region: wreckage of drone fell on private house, fire broke out (updated). PHOTO On the night of 16 October, Russian aggressors attacked the Kyiv region with drones. The air raid alert lasted for 12 hours. A fire broke out as a result of falling debris 3 847 3

ппо Ukrainian Air Defense destroyed 180 Russian aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles in week. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the Air Defence units of the Land Forces destroyed 180 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. 447 0

Наслідки атаки на Київщину Debris fell in 4 districts of Kyiv region: houses and warehouse are damaged. PHOTO The enemy does not stop attacking Kyiv region. Tonight and in the morning, the region was struck by attack drones and missiles. 5 747 1

На Керченському мосту росіяни розмістили ЗРГК Панцирь-С1 Occupiers install Pantsir-S1 air defense system on Kerch bridge. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Russian invaders deployed a self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system "Pantsir-S1" on the Kerch Bridge in the occupied Crimea. 12 493 16

ракети Most massive air attack: 102 missiles and 99 attack UAVs shot down - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Air defence destroyed 201 of the 236 targets that Russia attacked Ukraine with on 26 August. 12 966 69

українські новобранці навчаються на системі ППО Starstreak British instructors train Ukrainian recruits on Starstreak MANPADS. PHOTOS UK instructors teach Ukrainian recruits how to use the Starstreak air defence system. 6 113 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Поблизу резиденції Путіна на Валдаї встановили ще одну систему ППО "Панцир-С1", - ЗМІ Another Pantsir-S1 air defense system installed near Putin’s residence in Valdai - media. PHOTO Another Pantsir-S1 air defence system was installed on Ryabinovy Island, 3.7 kilometres from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai. 6 041 22

військовий збив крилату ракету з кулемета Air Force serviceman shoots down Russian cruise missile with machine gun. PHOTO Air Force serviceman Serhii, pseudonym Doctor Mom, shot down a Russian cruise missile with his machine gun. 16 591 30 Previously in trend: War

Уламки російських ракет, збитих на Дніпропетровщині Wreckage of cruise missiles of Russian Federation, shot down in Dnipropetrovsk region at night. PHOTOS At night, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down Russian cruise missiles in the Dnipro region. 6 626 2 Previously in trend: War

СБУ та Нацполіція передали до ЗСУ партію запчастин для ППО Over 3.5 thousand air defence components and artillery systems seized from clandestine warehouses in Kyiv region transferred to Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police handed over a large batch of spare parts for heavy weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 10 129 55

ппо Air defence system destroys 13 out of 14 "Shaheds" - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 29 May, the occupiers attacked the territory of Ukraine with 14 Shahed-131/136 attack UAVs from the Primorsko-Akhtarsk area. 1 261 0 War in Ukraine

Обстріл Сумщини During day, occupiers struck 290 times in Sumy region, wounding a woman. At night and in morning, 6 districts of region were shelled. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, Russians shelled 29 settlements in the Sumy region, and at night and in the morning of 19 May, they attacked 6 districts on the border. 864 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Бійці 79 бригади збили 2 російські Ланцети Soldiers of 79th SAAB shoot down two Russian Lancets with small arms. PHOTO Soldiers of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down two enemy Lancet drones. 2 985 2 Previously in trend: War

Німецька компанія-виробник зброї передасть Україні 6 ППО-радарів German arms manufacturer HENSOLDT will provide Ukraine with 6 TRML-4D air defense radars. PHOTO Ukraine will receive six more high-performance TRML-4D radars from the German arms manufacturer HENSOLDT. They will help strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. 4 423 16 War in Ukraine

безпілотник,zala Ukrainian Air Defense Forces down Russian ZALA drone in Zaporizhzhia direction - AC "East". PHOTO Air defence forces shot down a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 4 482 3 Previously in trend: War

харків It is very important to strengthen air defense for Kharkiv region, partners can help us with this, - Zelenskyy. PHOTO Russian terror against Kharkiv does not stop. At night, Russian troops struck again at the city and the region. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged. 2 068 22 War in Ukraine

шахеди Enemy attacked south again at night, "Shahed" UAVs again directed through residential quarters and industrial areas of populated areas - Defense Forces. PHOTO Air defences in the operational area of the Southern Ukrainian Defence Forces repelled a massive drone attack for over 4.5 hours, which came from both the sea and the temporarily occupied part of Kherson region. 1 784 5 War in Ukraine

одеса Russia continues to fight civilians. We need more air defense from our partners - Zelenskyy about night attack of "Shahed" on Odesa. VIDEO&PHOTOS Russia continues to fight civilians. 2 916 27 War in Ukraine

шахед,реактивний In Ukraine first "shahed" with jet engine was shot down. PHOTO The first Shahed-238 with a jet engine was shot down in Ukraine. 30 642 120 Previously in trend: War

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